# BACtrack vs SilverBAC

The clearest difference is rating: BACtrack at 4.1 against SilverBAC's 1.8. BACtrack also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (27% vs 0%). SilverBAC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BACtrack sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. SilverBAC asks for nothing beyond the download.

BACtrack holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BACtrack has 1.4K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of BACtrack's written reviews are positive against 0% of SilverBAC's.

BACtrack ships an update every 2 weeks, SilverBAC every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BACtrack | SilverBAC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bactrack/id553347498/reviews)** | [1.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silverbac/id1359467991/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **26.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 130 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KHN Solutions Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/553347501) | [Horny Toad Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1272062567) |

## What reviewers say

### BACtrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bactrack/id553347498)

Turn your iPhone into a breathalyzer with this app. It connects wirelessly to compatible devices to estimate your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) and provides safety information. Track your drinking habits and understand how alcohol affects your body to make informed decisions.

**Highlights:** Estimate Blood Alcohol Content (BAC), Connects wirelessly via Bluetooth, Displays BAC results on iPhone, Provides safety information on impairment, ZeroLine® estimates BAC return to 0.00%, Save BAC readings to track habits, Integrates with Apple Health

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BACtrack+ | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helpful yardstick
- 🚀 Works as expected
- 👍 Great product

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't work
- 🔋 Battery issues
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with required account
- 👎 App updates make it worse
- 👎 Inconsistent or inaccurate readings

**Reported bugs**

- App won't get past registration screen
- Firmware update issues
- Bluetooth connectivity problems
- App crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Bring back Apple Watch app
- More drink options
- Countdown timer for blowing
- Ability to add custom drinks
- Battery level indicator


### SilverBAC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silverbac/id1359467991)

This app monitors blood alcohol levels and uses facial recognition to verify the user. It transmits readings, time, location, and BAC data to administrators, aiding in rehabilitation monitoring for individuals with alcohol restrictions.

**Highlights:** Blood alcohol level measurement, Facial recognition for user verification, Real-time data transmission, Location and time tracking, Administrator notifications, Bluetooth sensor integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BACtrack free?

BACtrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SilverBAC free?

SilverBAC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BACtrack or SilverBAC?

BACtrack is rated higher. BACtrack averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while SilverBAC averages 1.8 from 29 ratings.

### Do BACtrack or SilverBAC have ads?

Neither BACtrack nor SilverBAC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BACtrack or SilverBAC?

BACtrack ships an update every 2 weeks, and SilverBAC every 6 months. Most recently, BACtrack was updated on September 23, 2026 and SilverBAC on July 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*